NPC Standing Committee to Convene 16th Session in Beijing

On June 16, 2025, Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, led the 45th meeting of the Council of Chairpersons of the 14th NPC Standing Committee in Beijing's Great Hall of the People.

The 16th session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, China's highest legislative body, is scheduled to convene in Beijing from June 24 to 27. This decision was reached during the recent meeting of the Council of Chairpersons.

During the upcoming session, the lawmakers will examine proposed revisions to several key laws. These include the Public Security Administrative Penalty Law, the Law against Unfair Competition, the Maritime Law, the Fisheries Law, and the Civil Aviation Law. Additionally, they will review draft laws concerning public health emergencies and the promotion of legal education.

The agenda also includes draft laws related to social assistance and medical insurance. Furthermore, a draft amendment to the Food Safety Law will be considered.

Lawmakers will also discuss a proposal to ratify the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation. They will also review reports on the central government's financial performance for 2024, including an audit of the budget execution and other fiscal matters. A report on the development of new quality productive forces will also be presented.